Grading Policies, Common Core CurriculumInformation About 6th Grade Math & How to be Successful!

1) Homework is assigned daily and incorporated as a part of your child's final average each 9 weeks.

2) Homework recovery program to assist students in completing missing homework assignments. Students who do not complete homework assignments are schedule for homework recovery program during the day.

3) A variety of formal and informal assessments will be given throughout the week to monitor your child's progress and ensure they are successful. Your child must study nightly to be well prepared!

Grading

All of your classes at Lowe’s Grove Middle School will have the following weights for grades:

Homework 5%

Projects/Reports 20%

Class Participation & Classwork 5%

Quizzes 20%

Formative Assessments / District Tests 20%

Tests & Exams 30%

4) Unit Projects will be assigned and count as a major grade.

5) It is necessary that each student completely shows all of their work and steps. Partial credit can be awarded for correct demonstration of processes. Failure to show work however will be a detriment to a student's grade(s).